"The Shamrock"
The Monthly Publication of the Midland Amateur Radio Club
Volume 17, Number 8
August 1999
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Message from the President
By Ray Schulze, N5SR


July 21, 1999

We used to say one more month till school starts, but now it is only a few days. The meeting July 12 was well attended and Joe Milam, W5UA, brought a good program on the DX Packet system. Made me want to run out and buy a TNC. In fact I may just do that. After the meeting, Sterling Talley met with his group that provided communication for the bike-a-Thon July 17th. As usual, Sterling had everything well organized. I wish I had been here that Saturday to join in the fun.

I talked with Ken Williams, K5JOG, Monday, July 19th in Whataburger. He was having coffee while Steve Hopkins, K5RS and I went over Field Day papers. Ken said that last Thursday, July 15th, he, Jim Reid, K5KUX and Sterling Talley, WB5G, went to Abilene to hook a repeater (the 76 machine I think) to the Lynx System. They hooked the machine up, but wind had damaged the antenna so there is some question about present coverage. Thanks guys, for your time, work and money that you give to the Lynx System for amateur radio.

Steve Hopkins, K5RS, told me in person and Bill Bentley, N5POB, e-mailed and also told me on 2 meters that the web site http://www.w5qgg.org is up. Looks good.

I talked recently on 147.300 with Hunter Watkins, KD5HCQ, Johnny Bragg, KD5HGB, and John Peterson, KG5ZA. Hunter and Johnny were real interested in finding out from John how to contact MIR and the Shuttle. John has received several instructions on e-mail about this and knows the scoop. Glad to hear the new hams on 2 meters and good luck to all on making a contact.

Many of the rosters were picked up at the club meeting. Thanks Ted Harwood, W5WTX, for having the rosters printed and those wonderful labels. I mailed the rosters which were not picked up on July 13th. Call me if you did not get one. I plan to be gone next week. I will be on 2 meters to catch up on the news when I get back.
73, Ray

Cactus & Crude from page 1
by: Larry Nix

to each other and fell. This produced a few scrapes and an injured wrist.

The second day of the race was handled by the Big Spring amateurs. Doug Harwood assisted with the second half too. The report I received was that all riders starting the second day also finished within the allotted time and there were no injuries.

One rider told me a story about a similar race he had participated in Iowa about two months earlier. The race officials had not asked for any support from amateur radio operators. The gentleman’s wife got very sick during the race and they sat beside the road for 45 minutes with no one coming by to offer any assistance. The wife finally got to feeling enough better to ride to the next rest stop. There they waited for two hours before someone finally drove the lady into town. This illustrates the importance of the support the radio club provided. Our radios insured that help could be summoned instantly.

The Club and Sterling wish to thank all of the Club members that assisted for a job well done. Please mark your calendars for next year.

Being a Member of the Club

This appeared in the May 1999 issue of "Waves", the newsletter of the Chattanooga ARC, Charles Curle-AD4F Editor. By Rick McCusker-K06DJ, Editor "WorldRadio Magazine" & January 1999 "The Atlanta Ham", John Talilpsky-KI4Y Editor. ARNS, Jul. ‘99

When someone becomes a member of a club, there are several reasons for joining. Usually, the new member has an interest in what the club is doing and wants to be a part of the "action." Some become members of a club because they want to associate with others with a like interest, be it hobby or employment related.

When someone joins a club, he or

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INSIDE
Message from the President Page 2
Operating Practices and Procedures, Part 5 Page 3
Charlie Royall, WB5T to visit club Page 3
August Birthdays Page 3
Mobile Antenna Placement Page 4
New Hams in Area, WB5CDD Page 4
VE Testing Results Page 4
Hiram Percy Maxim, 130 Year Anniversary Page 4
New Identity Name for ARRL Page 4
Nets-The Shamrock Page 5
Reminder-Tailgate Party Page 5
The Shamrock Page 5
Midland VE Team Page 5
Tail Gate Part Reminder Page 5
2 Meter Radio Operation to Mir Space Craft Page 6
CQ Editor, SK Page 8
Officers & Directors Page 8
MARC Application Form Page 8
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